Victoria · Postcode 3222
Drysdale postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 52 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Drysdale at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Drysdale vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Drysdale | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,273 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $340 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Drysdale is a locality 52 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3222. It falls within the Geelong region. The local government area is Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Drysdale has a population of 4,976 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,273, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 49 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Drysdale includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 2,002 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Drysdale scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Drysdale area, including Saint Ignatius College Geelong, Bellarine Secondary College, St Thomas Primary School and others.
Drysdale is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Drysdale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3222 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,976 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,273/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $645/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 39.5 km² |
| Population Density | 126/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,002 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 49 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.1809329 |
| Longitude | 144.5985292 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 52 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
| State Electorate | Bellarine (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 746 (15.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 489 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 816 (16.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,266 (25.4%) |
| 65+ years | 1,650 (33.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 725 (14.6%) |
| Asthma | 493 (9.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 345 (6.9%) |
| Diabetes | 303 (6.1%) |
| Cancer | 233 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 126 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 88 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 84 (4.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 732 (37.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 718 (36.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 430 (21.9%) |
Schools in Drysdale
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Drysdale. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Drysdale
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.